Story Services Quiz

Not Sure What You Need? Don’t Know What To Do? Take our simple quiz to find the perfect services to help you polish your manuscript!

You know you need another set of eyes on your manuscript to get it ready to publish or send out for agent queries, but it can be hard to know what kind of help you need.

☆ Do I need a beta reader or an editor?
☆ Do I need a proofread or a line edit?
☆ Do I have time for a beta reader AND an editor?
☆ Will my project require a rush fee?
☆ How much will it cost?

Take our quick quiz below to find out what Author Buddy services will work best for your story, schedule, and budget!

☆ Take the Quiz! ☆

Answer these quick questions to find out exactly What Services you Need

When you’re done with the quiz, you can head over to our (link) Sign-up form OR send your results straight to us from this page, and we’ll be back in touch with you to help get your reservation confirmed!

Let’s Get Started!

What is the size of your manuscript?

Micro-novella ( < 20k words )

Novella ( 20k – 30k words )

Novel ( 30k – 80k words)

Large Novel ( 80k – 120k )

Extra Large Novel ( > 120k)

Novella Project Schedule

When we ask about your project schedule, we are asking about time between when you fill out the signup form and your deadline for when you need your project returned with all feedback.

When do you need your Novella manuscript project completed?

I need it done now.My deadline is within the next two (2) weeks.I understand that there is very limited availability for projects of this size within two weeks of the deadline.

I need it done quickly.My deadline is 3-6 weeks away.

I am booking in advance.My deadline is 6-10 weeks away.

I am booking well in advance.My deadline is 10+ weeks away.

Novel Project Schedule

When we ask about your project schedule, we are asking about time between when you fill out the signup form and your deadline for when you need your project returned with all feedback.

When do you need your Novel manuscript project completed?

I need it done now.My deadline is within four (4) weeks.I understand that The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size within four weeks of the deadline.

I need it done quickly.My deadline is 4-6 weeks away.I understand that there is very limited availability for projects of this size within six weeks of the deadline.

I am booking in advance.My deadline is 6-10 weeks away.

I am booking well in advance.My deadline is 10+ weeks away.

Large Novel Project Schedule

When we ask about your project schedule, we are asking about time between when you fill out the signup form and your deadline for when you need your project returned with all feedback.

When do you need your Large Novel manuscript project completed?

I need it done now.My deadline is within the next six (6) weeks.I understand that The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size within six weeks of the deadline.

I need it done quickly.My deadline is 6-8 weeks away.I understand that there is very limited availability for projects of this size within six weeks of the deadline.

I am booking in advance.My deadline is 8-12 weeks away.

I am booking well in advance.My deadline is 12+ weeks away.

Novella Project Turnaround

When we ask about your project turnaround, we are asking about time between when your manuscript is ready and when you need it returned with all feedback.

How much time do you have for our team to review your Novella manuscript after you have it ready?

I need it very fast.I need it back within a week.I understand that The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size with less than a week turnaround.

I don’t have much time.I am publishing quickly after my manuscript is ready, and only have a very short window for review (less than two weeks)

I have plenty of time(three – six weeks)

I have as much time as we need(six weeks or more)

Novel Project Turnaround

When we ask about your project turnaround, we are asking about time between when your manuscript is ready and when you need it returned with all feedback.

How much time do you have for our team to review your Novel manuscript after you have it ready?

I need it very fast.I need it back within three weeks.I understand that The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size with less than a three week turnaround.

I don’t have much time.I am publishing quickly after my manuscript is ready, and only have a very short window for review (less than six weeks)

I have plenty of time(six – ten weeks)

I have as much time as we need(ten weeks or more)

Large Novel Project Turnaround

When we ask about your project turnaround, we are asking about time between when your manuscript is ready and when you need it returned with all feedback.

How much time do you have for our team to review your Large Novel manuscript after you have it ready?

I need it very fast.I need it back within four weeks.I understand that The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size with less than a four week turnaround.

I don’t have much time.I am publishing quickly after my manuscript is ready, and only have a very short window for review (less than eight weeks)

I have plenty of time(eight – twelve weeks)

I have as much time as we need(twelve weeks or more)

Novella Project Sessions Standard

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Standard Novella Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Novella Project Sessions Extended

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Extended Novella Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Three SessionsI would like to receive three rounds of feedback with two opportunities for revisions in between

Novel Project Sessions Standard

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Standard Novel Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Novel Project Sessions Extended

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Extended Novel Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Three SessionsI would like to receive three rounds of feedback with two opportunities for revisions in between

Large Novel Project Sessions Standard

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Standard Large Novel Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Large Novel Project Sessions Extended

Great, you’ve got lots of time! How many reading sessions would you like for your Extended Large Novel Project?

One Session

Two SessionsI would like one session of feedback, then I would like to make revisions before I send it back to you for a second round of feedback

Three SessionsI would like to receive three rounds of feedback with two opportunities for revisions in between

We’re sorry.

Unfortunately, The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size within this schedule.

Your Project may count as a Rush Project

Availability can sometimes be limited for Rush projects, and all Rush projects are charged a Rush Fee

Novella Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Novella Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

Novella Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Extended Novella Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

The whole thingI would like for you to cover to full process, from rough draft to final polishing

Your Project may count as a Rush Project

Availability can sometimes be limited for Rush projects, and all Rush projects are charged a Rush Fee

We’re sorry.

Unfortunately, The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size within this schedule.

Novel Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Novel Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

Novel Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Extended Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

The whole thingI would like for you to cover to full process, from rough draft to final polishing

Your Project may count as a Rush Project

Availability can sometimes be limited for Rush projects, and all Rush projects are charged a Rush Fee

We’re sorry.

Unfortunately, The Author Buddy does not book projects of this size within this schedule.

Large Novel Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Large Novel Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

Large Novel Project Manuscript Stage

What stage of the manuscript process would you like for your Extended Large Novel Project with us to cover?

The early drafting phasesI have an editor lined up for later / I will do the final edits myself

The final editing phasesI have had the developmental work done already, and I need help getting it polished and ready to publish

The whole thingI would like for you to cover to full process, from rough draft to final polishing

Novella Project Alalysis Level for Earlier Draft Stages

What level of analysis do you need for your Earlier Draft Stage Novella Project?

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Novella Project Alalysis Level for Later Draft Stages

What level of analysis do you need for your Later Draft Stage Novella Project?

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A final proofread

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Novella Project Alalysis Level

What level of analysis do you need for your Novella Project?

Just a quick look

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Novel Project Alalysis Level for Earlier Draft Stages

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Novel Project Alalysis Level for Later Draft Stages

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A final proofread

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

novel Project Alalysis Level

What level of analysis do you need for your Novel Project?

Just a quick look

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Large Novel Project Alalysis Level for Earlier Draft Stages

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Large Novel Project Alalysis Level for Later Draft Stages

Just a quick look to make sure there are no major plot or consistency concerns

A final proofread

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

Large Novel Project Alalysis Level

What level of analysis do you need for your Large Novel Project?

Just a quick look

A thorough beta read

A deep analysis of the story

I’m Ready to See My Results

Here are your results YAY!

Here is a Summary of your Project Details:
Manuscript Size:
Schedule:
Rush Project:
Turnaround:
Sessions:
Manuscript Stage:
Analysis Level:

We recommend the following options:

Rush Quick Pass

New Quick Pass Service Description
$1.90
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables

Feedback Doc

Quick Pass

New Quick Pass Service Description
$1.50
per 1,000 manuscript words

Deliverables

Feedback Doc

Rush Professional Beta

Our Professional Beta service provides reaction feedback at the chapter level within the manuscript.
$2.90
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Chapter-level Comments and Suggestions

Professional Beta

Our Professional Beta service provides reaction feedback at the chapter level within the manuscript.
$2.50
per 1,000 manuscript words

Deliverables

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Chapter-level Comments and Suggestions

Rush Premium Beta

Our experienced team of professional beta readers help take your story to the next level by providing valuable reaction feedback, identification of plot holes, analysis of story structure, flow, character likability, & more!
$3.40
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions

Premium Beta

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions

Rush Platinum Beta

Perfect for the author seeking an affordable, but more in-depth, evaluation of their manuscript, our Premium Beta Reading Service includes the same valuable reaction feedback as a Pro Level Beta Read, PLUS solutions and suggestions.
$4.90
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions

Platinum Beta

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions

Rush Platinum Developmental Read

Our Developmental Platinum Beta Package offers all of the feedback of our Premium Beta Reading service with a focus on the development of your story, characters, plot, and more.
$5.90
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions
Video Call with Your Reader
Quote & Teaser Service

Platinum Developmental Read

Feedback Doc
Manuscript with Inline Comments and Suggestions
Video Call with Your Reader
Quote & Teaser Service

Rush Platinum Edits with Terri

Our Developmental Platinum Beta Package offers all of the feedback of our Premium Beta Reading service with a focus on the development of your story, characters, plot, and more.
$12.00
per 1,000 manuscript words
includes Rush Fee

Deliverables